2002 World Cup winner Gilberto Silva has tipped Manchester United new boy Fred for success at Old Trafford, explaining that existing experience in Europe and his desire to adapt to English football will see him avoid becoming a flop like fellow countrymen Kleberson and Anderson.

Silva, who is arguably one of the Premier League's best ever Brazilian imports after six successful years with Arsenal, revealed that Fred is already committed to learning English instead of living through a translator. That alone will be a huge step towards helping him settle.

"When Kleberson went to United, I think he was too shy and introverted to play for such a big club, and he struggled with injuries," Gilberto is quoted as saying by the Daily Mirror.

"With Anderson, it was quite sad for me that he couldn't adapt and stay longer."

The retired midfielder added: "If you find it difficult to adapt, you have to work at it, because there are always challenges wherever you go. But with the experience he already has of playing abroad, five years in Ukraine and playing in the Champions League, Fred has an advantage.